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poison noun

  /ˈpoɪ.zən/ , /ˈpɔɪ.zən/
  • A substance that is harmful or lethal to a living organism when ingested.
 Gift, Giftstoff

poison verb

  /ˈpoɪ.zən/ , /ˈpɔɪ.zən/
  • (transitive) To cause to become much worse.
 vergiften

poisonous adjective

  /ˈpɔɪznəs/ , /ˈpɔɪzənəs/
  • Containing sufficient poison to be dangerous to touch or ingest.
 giftig
  • (figuratively) Negative, harmful.
 giftig, toxisch

poisoning noun

  /ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/
  • The administration of a poison.
  • The state of being poisoned.
 Vergiftung

poisoner noun

  • A person who poisons something or someone.
 Giftmischer, Giftmischerin, Giftmörder, Giftmörderin
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